Packaging Strategies’ Top 50 Food Packaging Companies is an annual list comprised of the top food packagers around the globe, based on annual revenue from the previous year.
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| RANK | COMPANY Headquarters |
CHIEF PACKAGING OFFICER Title |
KEY BRANDS | 2016 TOTAL REVENUE (in $ Billions) |
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1
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Nestlé SA Vevey, Switzerland |
Marco Bernasconi Head of Packaging |
Hot Pockets, Purina, Dryer's, Stouffer's, Nestlé, Lean Cusine, Herta | 47.99 |
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2
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Tyson Foods Inc. Springdale, AR |
Jeff Czarny Director, Packaging R&D |
Tyson, Wright, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Sara Lee, Ball Park | 39.70 |
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3
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JBS USA (including Pilgrim's Pride) Greeley, CO |
Tim Wagner Procurement Manager of Packaging/Ingredients/Recycling |
Swift, Cedar River Farms, Pilgrim's Pride | 33.68* |
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4
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Mars Inc. McLean, VA |
Richard Ware V.P. Supply, Research & Development & Procurement |
M&M's, MilkyWay, Dove, Skittles, Whiskas, Uncle Ben's, Pedigree | 33.00 |
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5
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PepsiCo Inc. Purchase, NY |
Robert Lewis Senior Vice President Global Packaging & Engineering Technology |
Lay's, Quaker, Doritos, Ruffles, Tostitos, Fritos | 32.65 |
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6
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Mondeléz International Deerfield, IL |
Rob Hargrove Executive Vice President of Research, Development & Quality |
Belvita, Honey Maid, Cadbury, Ritz, Trident, Oreo, Wheat Thins, Chips Ahoy! | 29.60 |
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7
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Unilever London, U.K. |
Sebastian Rigada Global Procurement Manager, Packaging |
Hellmann's, Knorr, Ragu, Cup-a-Soup, Breyers, Magnum, Ben & Jerry's | 21.74 |
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8
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The Kraft Heinz Company Chicago, IL |
Gary Neff Associate Director Packaging R&D |
Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Ore-Ida, Jell-O, Velveeta, Planters | 20.20 |
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9
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Lactalis (including Parmalat) Laval, Mayenne, France |
John Neureuter Senior Manager, Supply Chain Optimization |
Bridel, President, Galbani, Precious | 18.46 |
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10
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General Mills Inc. Minneapolis, MN |
Elizabeth Nientimp Director of Creative Content, Design + Production |
Fiber One, Pillsbury, Cascadian Farm, Häagen-Dazs, Annie's, Chex, Lärabar | 16.90 |
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11
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Smithfield Foods, Inc. Smithfield, VA |
Henry Morris Senior Corporate VP, Operations |
Smithfield, John Morrell, Armour, Eckrich, Farmland, Margherita | 14.30 |
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12
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Kellogg Co. Battle Creek, MI |
Brent Rouget, Sr. Manager, Packaging Procurement |
Special K, Kashi, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Nutri-Grain | 13.50 |
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13
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Cargill Minneapolis, MN |
Jonathan Paul Global COE Lead, Packaging Design Engineering |
Sterling Silver, Rumba, Diamond Crystal, Truvia, Angus Pride | 13.50* |
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14
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Grupo Bimbo SA Mexico City, Mexico |
Victor Hugo Ortiz Belio R&D Packaging |
Mrs Baird's, Bimbo, Home Maid Bread, Thomas', Boboli | 13.50 |
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15
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Danone Paris, France |
Jean-Philippe Paré General Director, R&D |
Activia, Actimel/DanActive, Dannon, Danone | 11.66 |
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16
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Conagra Foods Inc. Chicago, IL |
Eric Sinz Vice President, Packaging |
slim jim, Bertoli, Hunt's, Hebrew National, Healthy Choice, PAM, Reddi-Whip | 11.64 |
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17
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Ferrero Group Pino Torinese, Turin, Italy |
Vincenzo Bracciale VP, Business Strategy |
Ferrero, tic tac, Nutella, Kinder | 10.36 |
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18
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Hormel Foods Corp. Austin, MN |
Dan Miller GM, Applied Research & Package Development |
Hormel, Jennie-O, Dinty Moore, SPAM, Wholly Guacamole, Applegate, Justin's | 9.50 |
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19
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Meiji Holdings Tokyo, Japan |
Jeff Patzer VP of Operations, Engineering at Meiji America Inc. D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc. |
Meiji, D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. | 9.34 |
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20
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Hershey Co. Hershey, PA |
Eric Zampedri Manager, Packaging Innovation R&D |
Hershey's, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, York, Lancaster | 7.44 |
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21
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Campbell Soup Co. Camden, NJ |
Robert Weick Vice President Packaging R&D- Americas |
Campbell's, Plum Organics, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Garden Fresh, Pace, Swanson | 6.85 |
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22
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Perdue Farms Salisbury, MD |
Parker Hall Vice President of Research and Design |
Perdue, Harvestland | 6.30 |
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23
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The J.M. Smucker Co. (Includes Big Heart Pet Brands) Orrville, OH |
Gregory Dalea Senior Manager, Package Development |
Jif, Smucker's, Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Knott's, 9Lives, Meow Mix, Nature's Recipe, Milk Bone | 5.60 |
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24
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Post Holdings Inc. (Includes Post Consumer Brands) St. Louis, MO |
Jennifer Monton Contract Packaging Manager |
Better Oats, Honey Bunches of Oats, Mom's Best Cereals, Simply Potatoes | 5.03 |
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25
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Schreiber Foods Inc. Green Bay, WI |
Sara Benes Supply Chain Business Manager, Packaging Sourcing |
American Heritage, Cooper | 5.00 |
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26
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McCain Foods Ltd. Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada |
David Klante Global Operations and Engineering Executive Food, Beverage and Packaging |
McCain | 4.74* |
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27
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Dole Food Co. Westlake Village, CA |
Dave Spare Vice President Marketing & Business Development |
Dole | 4.50 |
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28
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Fonterra Auckland, New Zealand |
Henry Martin Director of Supply Chain |
Anchor, Anlene | 4.31 |
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29
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McCormick & Co. Inc. Sparks, MD |
Lisa Feustle Director Package Development |
McCormick, Lawry's, Kitchen Basics, Old Bay, Zatarain's | 4.30 |
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30
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Associated British Foods, ACH Food Companies London, U.K. |
Tim Davies Head of Procurement Development |
Mazola, Tone's, Spice Islands, Karo, Argo, Silver Spoon | 4.24 |
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31
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Coral Gables, FL |
Christian Salnars Director of Retail Packaging |
Del Monte | 4.01 |
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32
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Flowers Foods Inc. Thomasville, GA |
Greg Jenkins Vice President of Purchasing, Packaging |
Nature's Own, Home Pride, Dave's Killer Bread, Blue Bird, Sunbeam, Wonder | 3.92 |
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33
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Lindt & Sprungli AG Kilchberg, Switzerland |
Dieter Weisskopf CFO, Head of Operations |
Ghirardelli, Lindt, Caffarel, Russell Stover, Kufferle | 3.90 |
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34
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Land O'Lakes Inc. Arden Hills, MN |
Sue Murray Director, Corporate Marketing Brand & Packaging Design |
Land O'Lakes, Alpine Lace, Kozy Shack | 3.80 |
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35
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Barilla Group Parma, Italy |
Michele Amigoni Group Packaging Design and Standard Director |
Barilla, Wasa, Misko, Pan di Stelle | 3.80 |
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36
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Gruma San Pedro, Mexico |
Ali Alfonso Alvarez Manager, Plastics/Packaging Engineering |
Mission, Guerrero, La Cima, Rumba |
3.60 |
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37
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Rich Products Corp. Buffalo, NY |
Justin Ragar Sr. Packaging Engineer |
SeaPak, Rich's, Farm Rich | 3.50 |
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38
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Oetker Group Bielefeld, Germany |
Jenny Stockton Executive Head of Category Development at Dr. Oetker |
Oetker, Dr. Oetker | 3.35 |
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39
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Pinnacle Foods Parsippany, NJ |
Jeff Grissinger Procurement Manager, Packaging |
Duncan Hines, Log Cabin, Smart Balance, Wish-Bone, Vlasic | 3.13 |
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40
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The Schwan Food Co. Marshall, MN |
Jane Chase Senior Director Packaging Engineering |
Freschetta, Red Baron, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Pagoda, Edwards, Larry's | 3.00 |
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41
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Chiquita Brands International (part of the Cutrale-Safra Group) Charlotte, NC |
Chris Dugan VP of North America |
Chiquita, Fresh Express | 3.00 |
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42
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Sanderson Farms Inc. Laurel, MS |
Richard Watkins Corporate Product Applications Manager |
Sanderson Farms | 2.77 |
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43
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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Mark Roberts Packaging Manager |
Maple Leaf, Swift, Larsen, Schneiders, Lightlife Foods | 2.46 |
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44
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Snyder's-Lance Charlotte, NC |
Joseph Panuccio Business Development Manager |
Snyder's of Hanover, Emerald, Kettle, Pop Secret, Cape Cod, Snack Factory | 2.31 |
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45
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Foster Farms Livingston, CA |
Colleen Murray Senior Packaging Engineer/ Manager |
Foster Farms | 2.30 |
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46
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HP Hood Lynnfield, MA |
Mark J. Suever Sr. Vice President, R&D, Engineering and Procurement |
Hood, and under license: Lactaid, Stoneyfield Farm, Almond Breeze | 2.30 |
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47
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Hill's (subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive) Topeka, KS |
Jennifer Petrie Sr. Packaging Project Manager |
Hill's, Science Diet, Prescription Diet | 2.24 |
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48
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Lamb Weston Eagle, ID |
Casey Bettendorf Sr. Packaging Engineer |
Alexia, Lamb Weston, Canola Quick, Yukon Selects, Sweet Things | 2.06 |
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49
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Borden Dairy Dallas, TX |
Erin Thomas Procurement Director, Branded Products |
Borden | 2.00* |
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50
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Dean Foods Co. Dallas, TX |
Dean Lippold VP, Research & Development |
Dean's, Meadow Gold, Country Fresh, Swiss Premium, Garelick Farms, Organic Valley Fresh | 1.46 |
Our top 50 food packagers list uses sources that include annual company reports, news reports, company websites and direct company contacts. Sales are based on calendar year 2016 or the most recent fiscal year that conforms to that timeframe. We used XE, the online currency counter (xe.com), where necessary. We have also used all available resources to separate out food revenue from beverages and other segment revenue. Some companies are marked with an asterisk to indicate an estimate when one of the following occurred: it was impossible to get a breakdown of food vs. other segments; it’s a private company and news sources reported the data, not the company directly or no new information could be found, resulting in us reporting 2015’s revenue.
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